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Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Hot pix: Is yellow the new black?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Take a cue from these celebrities and work your magic in yellow.

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Overseas sovereign bonds are happening, but in tranches

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

An official said that people in the government were aware of the benefits as well as the drawbacks of issuing overseas sovereign bonds, and there will be consultations with all stakeholders.

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

A look at film releases affected by coronavirus.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

TMC peddles 'soft Hindutva' to stop march of BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Political observers have said that the TMC, now desperate to shed the 'anti-Hindu' tag and embrace 'soft Hindutva', is carefully planning its moves, with help from poll strategist Prashant Kishor and team, as is evident from its decisions to organise Brahmin Sammelan, provide sops to Sanatan Brahmins, and financial aid to Durga puja committees.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST FLOPS of 2019

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST FLOPS of 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Even though 2019 turned out to be a good year for Bollywood with a record count of films in the Rs 100 crore club -- there's an average of at least one major success every month -- quite a few films emerged as big disappointments commercially.

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

England's performances at Euro 2016 so far will leave none of their opponents scared at the prospect of a knockout clash with the country, according to former striker Alan Shearer.

Mantralaya fire: Statements of 50 witnesses recorded

Mantralaya fire: Statements of 50 witnesses recorded

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The city police, investigating last week's major fire at Mantralaya, on Monday claimed to have made a substantial progress in the probe and recorded statements of 50 witnesses in this connection so far.

England Euro 2016 contenders despite tough draw: Kane

England Euro 2016 contenders despite tough draw: Kane

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

England striker Harry Kane believes they can still win Euro 2016 despite being in the harder half of the draw and he rejected the idea that the team's forwards are battling anxiety ahead of the match against Iceland. Roy Hodgson's side finished second in Group B behind Wales and face a second-round match against Iceland in the trickier part of the draw, with the teams in the bottom half boasting 20 major titles between them compared with zero for the sides in the top section.

2 Lenin statues brought down in Tripura; CPM blames BJP

2 Lenin statues brought down in Tripura; CPM blames BJP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

"After pulling down the statue, slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' were raised,'' Datta told PTI.

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

It's Archer versus Gayle as England and West Indies renew rivalry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Archer, who has played his junior cricket in the Caribbean and qualified to play for England only in April, is a familiar figure for the West Indies camp and it knows what the 24-year-old is capable of.

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski was voted Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season, the league said on Thursday.

Tomic, Stosur carry Australian hopes in Melbourne

Tomic, Stosur carry Australian hopes in Melbourne

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Take a walk around the Grand Slam Oval at Melbourne Park and it is easy to see why Australia has such high expectations of tennis success.

Modiji, this is your last chance

Modiji, this is your last chance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The most important thing to do is to stop taxing citizens so brutally,' recommends T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The second round of the voting was held in the 17 districts amid tight security and strict coronavirus guidelines in place. The voting percentage at 10.30 pm was 54.64, according to the Election Commissions Voter Turnout Apps provisionally data.

Ghost from the past does not haunt Maggi anymore

Ghost from the past does not haunt Maggi anymore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In 2019, the growth in sales of the Maggi brand of products surpassed the pre-ban level of 2014, in terms of both volume and value. While, Nestle raised prices of Maggi products by an average 3.1 per cent, its volume rose by 9.6 per cent year-on-year.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry

Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

A win for Djokovic would move him past Pete Sampras (14) to outright third on the list of Grand Slam title winners.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

Assam Rifles without chief for 5 months

Assam Rifles without chief for 5 months

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The post of Director General (DG) of Assam Rifles has been lying vacant since February after incumbent Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy was repatriated to the army by the home ministry, months after allegations of fund misuse cropped up against him.

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Football: Leicester seal vital win over Palace

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Soccer highlights from across the globe.

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Winger Theo Walcott suffered a hamstring injury in training and is doubtful for their final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine, manager Roy Hodgson told the BBC on Sunday.

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Injured Walcott doubtful for Ukraine match

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Winger Theo Walcott suffered a hamstring injury in training and is doubtful for their final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine, manager Roy Hodgson told the BBC on Sunday.

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Nazimuddin Samad, a masters student of the state-run Jagannath University's law department, was killed by suspected Islamist militants in Old Dhaka's Sutrapur area on Wednesday night.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

BJP stakes claim to form government in Jharkhand

BJP stakes claim to form government in Jharkhand

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader Raghuvar Das on Friday staked claim to form the new government in Jharkhand, three days after the BJP-All Jharkhand Students Union party alliance won a majority in the assembly election.

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an 'inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp'.

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

As gardens stay shut tea firms suffer heavy losses

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The quality of Indian tea had lately come under scrutiny in major export markets, due to the presence of pesticides and chemicals beyond permissible limits.

Ferdinand fears England career is over

Ferdinand fears England career is over

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said he fears his England career is over after being overlooked for Euro 2012 by manager Roy Hodgson.

Euro exit: What England need to learn from failure...

Euro exit: What England need to learn from failure...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Goalkeeper Joe Hart has urged the youngsters in the England squad to learn from the experience of their humiliating exit to Iceland at the Euro 2016 championship on Monday.

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Caste out of Bihar equation as NDA wins state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Lalu Prasad and his Muslim-Yadav line has completely gone off track.

India is in a financial mess

India is in a financial mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'In a serious fiscal situation like this, an ostrich-like focus on annual budgeting, event management and defensive rhetoric will only make matters worse,' warns Rathin Roy.

Bhuvi, Jadeja in reckoning for Bangladesh clash

Bhuvi, Jadeja in reckoning for Bangladesh clash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravi Jadeja are under consideration for an India recall against Bangladesh, as the two-time winners look to shake-up their team following a first World Cup defeat.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

The various versions of the Lokpal Bill

The various versions of the Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

All four formulations of the Lokpal Bill have a common feature that addresses a major obstacle to anti-corruption legislation. However, the four versions differ on several aspects.

Bangladesh leave out Mustafizur for one-off Test against India

Bangladesh leave out Mustafizur for one-off Test against India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Pace sensation Mustafizur Rahaman will not be a part of the Bangladesh squad for the one-off Test against India in Hyderabad from February 9-13 as he has not had enough game time post his surgery.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

At election time, cash is king

At election time, cash is king

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Votes-for-notes no longer only means cash and goodies for fence-sitting voters,' points out Sunil Sethi.

O'Neill to be new Irish boss, Keane assistant

O'Neill to be new Irish boss, Keane assistant

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Ireland is set to appoint Martin O'Neill as manager and Roy Keane as his assistant, more than a decade after the former captain walked out on the team at the 2002 World Cup, FAI chief executive John Delaney said on Tuesday.